South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota ranks high for  sexually transmitted infections

South Dakota ranks high for sexually transmitted infections

Greta Goede, Editor-In-Chief March 19, 2024

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have reached a total of more than 2.5 million reported cases, according to data from the Center of Disease Control and this epidemic is affecting college campuses...

A new plan was announced at the Students Association meeting that may increase pay for workers at Chic-fil-a and other students workers at SDSU.

SA senate says student workers pay may increase

Afsara Gazi, Reporter March 19, 2024

A five-year strategic plan from 2025-2030 was announced at the Students’ Association meeting held on February 12, 2024. Along with a couple of other advantages, the plan aims to benefit the student workers...

Thirteen sudents to assume new role as CAFES ambassadors

Sam Moser, Ag Reporter March 19, 2024

Thirteen students from the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences are “eager to impact and connect” as they assume their new role as CAFES ambassadors. The CAFES ambassador team...

Toronto and his band perform his new EP and screen his pilot episode for his sitcom titled  “Pizza Dude.” Both projects included various SDSU alumni, students and faculty.

Alum hosts unique event

Jordan Roemeling, Assistant Entertainment Editor March 19, 2024

Aaron Toronto, a SDSU alum, hosted a release party in Downtown Brookings for his new EP “Illumination,” and a screening for the first episode of his sitcom, titled “Pizza Dude” on March 7.  People...

The annual pub crawl historically takes places around the St. Patrick Weekend. Kirsten Gjesdal, executive director of Downtown Brookings,  requested the Brookings community to have fun and make memories without damaging property.

Brookings Downtown bars prepare for annual Pub Crawl

Tate Peterson, Reporter March 19, 2024

The Brookings Pub Crawl returns this Saturday and many downtown bars are preparing for the event. Kirsten Gjesdal, executive director of Downtown Brookings, said the annual event historically lands around...

South Dakota State University’s piano studio members.

Piano Studio Recital Preview

Lindsey Junker, Reporter March 19, 2024

Not many non-music majors get a chance to show off their solo performance skills, let alone perform at a public recital, but SDSU piano studio gives them this chance. Mark Stevens, director of Piano Studies...

A group of happy shoppers proudly holding their haul they bought during the Brookings Boutique Crawl. The event was held March 2 and was a success for all the businesses involved.

‘Crazy Busy Day’

Kennedi Lien-Martens, Reporter March 5, 2024

even businesses participated in the Downtown Brookings Boutique Crawl last Saturday. A boutique crawl is a special event where a group of boutique shops come together to create a day full of shopping...

Members of the musical choir perform at Bangladesh night Sunday, March 3 in the Volstroff ballroom for their annual Bangladesh night.

Bangladesh Night showcases diversity in Brookings

Mickale Dohrer, Reporter March 5, 2024

The Bangladesh Club hosted their annual Bangladesh Night in the Volstorff Ballroom Sunday, March 3. The event showcased Bangladeshi culture and reinforced the good connection between Bangladesh and International...

SPRING BREAK

SPRING BREAK

Reagan Monson, Reporter March 5, 2024

A quick check on the internet site Gitnux.org shows some interesting facts about spring break. For example, research shows that 1.5 million students nationwide will travel during the break and each one...

Brookings Mayor Opeke ‘Ope’ Niemeyer and Brookings city council members address the senate regarding their focus on encouraging community engagement on Monday at the Lewis and Clark room located at the University Student Union.

Potential university policy targets personal motor vehicles with lithium-ion batteries

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor March 5, 2024

Editor's note: The headline of this story has been changed to clarify the fact that a potential policy could ban electric scooters, and other motor vehicles, from being brought into buildings. Electric...

Students’ Association president Trinity Peterson and vice president Hayden Bentz plan to run again for second term as a partnership.

Peterson, Bentz look forward to running for second term

Taylor Tennant, Reporter March 5, 2024

The Students’ Association election is coming up and we already know who the winners are for the president and vice president race. Trinity Peterson and Hayden Bentz are running uncontested for the president...

OASIS hosts calm coffee house event

OASIS hosts calm coffee house event

Ella Waterworth, Reporter March 5, 2024

Students show up for a calm and productive nightly Coffee House event at Kool Beans hosted by OASIS. Kool Beans and OASIS partnered Monday night to create a peaceful evening for young adults wanting time...

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